'Tomato Madness' set to happen Saturday at farmers market

Published: Monday, July 8, 2013 at 2:16 p.m.

Last Modified: Monday, July 8, 2013 at 2:16 p.m.

The Lexington Farmer's Market will celebrate "Tomato Madness" on Saturday.

Voting for the best-tasting tomatoes takes place from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. The market vendors will bring their best tomatoes for customers to vote. In addition to the best-tasting contest, there is a biggest tomato contest. Everyone can enter their biggest tomato. The tomato weighing in the heaviest will win a cash prize. All biggest tomato entries must be entered by 9:30 a.m. and must be left for display until the end of the event at 11:30 a.m. when the winners will be announced.

The tomato toss will begin at 10:30 a.m. and will consist of teams of two people, tossing overripe tomatoes and trying to catch them in a bucket. Anyone can enter the contest as a two-member team.

A market sampler basket will be raffled off as part of the special event. Raffle tickets will be available for $1. The Davis Tucker Band will provide music.

The Lexington Farmers Market is at 129 S. Railroad St. The market is open from 8 a.m.-noon Wednesdays and Saturdays. This week at the market vendors will offer locally grown meat, tomatoes, watermelons, cantaloupes, squash, cucumbers, blackberries, blueberries, shiitake mushrooms, sweet corn, baked goods and more.

<p>The Lexington Farmer's Market will celebrate "Tomato Madness" on Saturday.</p><p>Voting for the best-tasting tomatoes takes place from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. The market vendors will bring their best tomatoes for customers to vote. In addition to the best-tasting contest, there is a biggest tomato contest. Everyone can enter their biggest tomato. The tomato weighing in the heaviest will win a cash prize. All biggest tomato entries must be entered by 9:30 a.m. and must be left for display until the end of the event at 11:30 a.m. when the winners will be announced.</p><p>The tomato toss will begin at 10:30 a.m. and will consist of teams of two people, tossing overripe tomatoes and trying to catch them in a bucket. Anyone can enter the contest as a two-member team. </p><p>A market sampler basket will be raffled off as part of the special event. Raffle tickets will be available for $1. The Davis Tucker Band will provide music.</p><p>The Lexington Farmers Market is at 129 S. Railroad St. The market is open from 8 a.m.-noon Wednesdays and Saturdays. This week at the market vendors will offer locally grown meat, tomatoes, watermelons, cantaloupes, squash, cucumbers, blackberries, blueberries, shiitake mushrooms, sweet corn, baked goods and more.</p>